Chicken In Ginger And Lemongrass Fried Rice Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.-1)in a wok heat 4 tbsp oil on high heat, add 400 chicken breasts thinly sliced and fry for 5 minutes.

step 2

• STEP 2.-2)stir occasionally to ensure chicken brown evenly on all sides.

step 3

• STEP 3.-3)when chicken is cooked through, use a slotted spoon to remove the pieces from the pan and shake off excess oil back into the wok.

step 4

• STEP 4.-4)in the same hot oil add 3 cloves finely chopped garlic, 20gm finely chopped ginger, 1 finely chopped stalk of lemongrass, 1 finely chopped red chili and stir fry for 1 minute.

step 5

• STEP 5.-5)next add 1 green and 1 red, roughly diced bell pepper and stir fry for another minute.

step 6

• STEP 6.-6)then add 250 gm cooked rice and cook until piping hot. Stir continuously to break up any clumps of rice.

step 7

• STEP 7.-7)at this stage return the fried chicken to the wok, add 2 tbsp light soy sauce ,1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp rice wine, 1 tbsp sesame oil and stir fry for 1 minute, to combine all the ingredients well. Turn off the heat.

step 8

• STEP 8.-8)transfer to a serving dish and garnish with 30 gm roughly chopped roasted cashew nuts and a handful of chopped coriander leaves.